Local News
COMMUNITY NEWS BRIEFS
The Montavilla Food Co-op is soliciting nom-
inations for its first ever Board of Directors.
The MFC is growing fast, gaining members
and momentum towards opening a cooperative
grocery store in the Montavilla neighborhood.
The group has reached a membership milestone
and is now seeking to assemble a development
board - a distinctive body of Co-op members
focused on and committed to making the cooper-
ative grocery store a reality.
The unique diversity of the neighborhood and
desire for inclusivity will be reflected in the
board’s composition. “We seek to attract people
of all ethnicity, culture, background and experi-
ence to wholeheartedly serve as a representative
of our membership,” organizers said.
To learn more about how you can become a
driving force behind an exciting movement to
provide healthy and sustainable foods to a
diverse
neighborhood,
visit
www.montavilla.coop or request an application
at core@montavilla.coop
Po’Shines Hosts ‘Good Old
Fashioned Holiday Fish
Fry’
Po’Shines hosts a Fish Fry Weekend, with
Spades and Biz Whiz competitions, Friday and
Saturday Dec. 14 – 15. The event is from noon to
10 p.m. in the exclusive “Po-Room” at Po’Shines
Cafe. First place teams receive a $100 cash prize.
C
O
M
The menu includes Buffalo Fish, Catfish, Cod,
Spaghetti, Hush puppies, Pan Fried Potatoes &
Onions, Baked Beans, Salmon and more. It’s
time for good old fashion fish fry while playing
Spades and Bid Whiz call and reserve your table
today 503.978.9000 space is limited!
Since Po'Shines opened its doors in the sum-
mer of 2007, its mission, in addition to providing
great food and service, was to give at risk youth
and young adults an opportunity to get job train-
ing and experience in the culinary world.
With the help of community sponsors and
donations, Po'Shines looks to update their facili-
ties and launch the program in the spring of
2013. Form more information please call 503-
978-9000.
Here Comes Santa
TriMet driver Bob
Foster drives the
number 52 line,
but he does it
his way—
dressed like You
Know Who. A
more than 30-
year TriMet
veteran, each
December,
Foster plays
Santa to families
across the
Portland
metropolitan
area.
He’s been
moonlighting as
Santa for more
than 25 years.
December Race Dialogue
on ‘Walking Our Talk’
Join Race Talks and representatives of many
local non-profit organizations for a social and
informational gathering, great for networking
and having fun, on Tuesday, Dec. 11, Doors open
at 6 p.m., and the talk starts at 7 p.m. Come early
to meet, network and eat dinner with friends. You
can also listen to multi-ethnic music, win part of
the over $1,000 in raffle prizes, book sales, sign-
ups for book clubs, and more. This will be a great
opportunity to take a more active step in bringing
about racial equality and understanding by vol-
unteering with the non-profits.
Mark Tuesday, Jan. 8 on your calendar for next
month’s Race Talks: "Growing Up Multi-Racial
in Oregon."
The event is at the Kennedy School, 5736 NE
33rd Ave., 503-249-3983.
M
U
N
I
T
Y
PHOTO COURTESY TRIMET
East Portland Food Co-op
Looking for Board
Members
C
A
L
E
N
D
A
R
P ORTLAND 2012
B ULLETIN B OARD
If you have an event you want to share
with the community, email it two weeks
in advance to The Skanner at
info@theskanner.com
Friday December 7
9TH ANNUAL TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY AND
HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE. The Holiday open House
begins at 5 p.m. inside Beaverton City Library,
12375 SW 5th St. Followed by the tree lighting at
6 p.m. across the street in Beaverton City Park.
3RD ANNUAL FREMONT FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS. Santa’s
Village will be near The Arrangement on NE
Fremont at 42nd. There will also be children’s
craft activities at Umpqua Bank, near Santa’s
Village. Families can enjoy live music,
entertainment, sidewalk vendors, food and
beverages during the evening. 5 – 9 p.m.
Saturday December 8
Page 2 The Portland Skanner
December 5, 2012
Tuesday December 11
SING, DANCE, PLAY AND EXPERIENCE A FUN TRADE
HOLIDAY AT FORT VANCOUVER NATIONAL HISTORIC
SITE. Experience the sights and sounds of the
1840’s holiday season at Christmas at Fort
Va.couver from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Cost $3 adults/
15 and under free. Fort Vancouver, WA
THE BLACK UNITED FUND’S THIRD ANNUAL COLLEGE
FAIR. 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Concordia University.
Open to all parents and high school Juniors and
Seniors. Doors open at 8 a.m. Free admission.
22ND ANNUAL TUBA CHIRSTMAS CONCERT.
Downtown will pulse with the melodic sounds of
big brass led by Chuck Bolton as over 225 tubas
play in unison at Pioneer Courthouse Square.
1:30 p.m.
JEFFERSON HIGH SCHOOL 12TH ANNUAL
MULTICULTURAL/FILM FESTIVAL- HERE TODAY- WHERE
TOMORROW? Join us at 6 p.m. at the North
Portland Neighborhood Library, 512 N.
Killingsowrth St. As always, our presentations are
informative family friendly and free. The film
showing will be Bhutan – The Height of Happiness.
Friday – Saturday December 14 – 15
PO’SHINES WILL HOST A FISH FRY WEEKEND WITH
SPADES AND BIZ WHIZ COMPETITIONS FROM NOON
– 10 P.M. BOTH DAYS. A good old fashion holiday
fish fry with good people, good food and prizes.
Po’Shines. 8139 N. Denver For more information
call 503-973-9000. Space is limited call early.
Sunday December 9
Saturday December 15
SPECIAL HOLIDAY MOVIE TO SUPPORT THE OREGON
FOOD BANK. Milagros Boutique Portland’s Natural
Baby Boutique is hosting a special screening of
ELF (rated PG. Starring Will Ferrell) Suggested
donation is $5 per family or a canned food item
per person. 1 p.m. Milagros, 5433 NE 30th Ave.
WINTER CHEER CONCERT: OREGON PRO ARTE
YOUTH CHAMBER ORCHESTRA. Program, Mozart
Symphony No. 38, Von Suppe, Poet and Peasant
Overture and much more. Tickets at the door are
$10 adults, $5 students, 4 and under free. 7 p.m.
Parkrose High School, 12003 NE Shaver St.
Monday December 10
PET NIGHT WITH SANTA. Come get your pet photo
taken with Santa. All pets must be on a leash or in
a pet crate. 5 – 8 p.m. Lloyd Center mall.
FREE BRATWURST BBQ AND PLANT GIVE AWAY. Bring
your shovels to the Portland Community College
Campus at 705 N. Killingsworth. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
For more info call 971-722-8423.